Digital Manufacturing Program Leader at Baker Hughes

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Houston, Texas
Type: Full-time
Level: Lead

Description

Baker Hughes is seeking a Digital Manufacturing Program Leader to drive digitization in manufacturing by leveraging data, AI, and enterprise integration. This role involves leading complex, cross-functional programs focused on improving efficiency, quality, throughput, and revenue growth. The leader will translate business objectives into scalable digital solutions, manage program governance, ensure system integration, apply AI/ML solutions, and oversee deployments. Strong technical expertise in data engineering, analytics, and AI/ML is essential, along with experience in enterprise system integration like MES, PLM, and ERP.

Required Skills

Data Engineering
AI/ML
Enterprise System Integration
MES
PLM
ERP
Program Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Communication Skills

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: Proven experience leading complex digital manufacturing or enterprise transformation programs.
Hands-on expertise in data engineering, analytics, or AI/ML solutions, with the ability to deliver beyond conceptual stages into production environments.
Experience integrating enterprise systems such as MES, PLM, and ERP within manufacturing operations.
Demonstrated experience managing testing cycles (SIT/UAT), deployment, and operational handover.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Engineering, Data Science, or Analytics.
Experience with Industry 4.0, digital thread, or smart factory initiatives.
Familiarity with OT/IT architectures, industrial connectivity, and edge data solutions.
Experience deploying AI/ML in regulated or safety-critical manufacturing environments.
Exposure to cybersecurity and compliance considerations within industrial systems.